Once again the talented team at Thomas Nelson have designed some beauties of covers and then the stories!!! Much to love here but so little time to post. A quick note on the ones that especially caught my eye – James Markert’s, Melanie Dickerson’s, Joanne Bischof’s, and Mary Weber’s – so much love for those. Katherine Reay’s and debut AUSTRALIAN author, David Rawling’s (go, David!) covers are appealing in their simplicity and style. I’m enjoying the style and theme of Rachel McMillan’s but prefer the first Van Buren and De Luca Mystery cover to this one.

As for story, again …

Kristi Ann Hunter: This or That (with giveaway)

Delighted to have the fabulously funny Kristi Ann Hunter back at Relz Reviewz, sharing about cookies, coke, and Colin! Kristi has recently released A Defense of Honor, book #1 in her new Haven Manor series. Hope you enjoy the fun interview and the chance to win a copy of this Regency romance!

Over to you, Kristi!

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Cake or Cookies

Seriously? This is a choice I have to make? Fine. Cookies.

Call or Text

Text. Every time. Phone calls give me social anxiety.

Coke or Pepsi

Coke. I live in Atlanta. I’m pretty sure choosing Pepsi would earn me jail …

What a Thriller Writer Reads by Ronie Kendig (with giveaways)

My favourite thriller writer is my amazing friend, Ronie Kendig! If you haven’t read a Kendig novel you must rectify that immediately. Today sees the release of Ronie’s final adrenaline laced final Tox Files novel Thirst of Steel. This book is BRILLIANT. Like all Kendig novels the action is frenetic, yet her complex character development and intricate plots are second to none. It’s supremely rare to read a novel where an author can balance each of these elements well, but no one does it better than Ronie. She is an amazing talent. Don’t take my word for it!

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Joanna Davidson Politano & A Rumored Fortune (with giveaway)

Joanna returns with A Rumored Fortune, her second historical romance novel laced with enough suspense to keep you wondering! Joanna talks about climbing her maple tree to read, The Piano Guys, and the inspiration behind her hero. Enjoy getting to know a little bit more about Joanna and enter the giveaway below for your chance to win!

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Joanna

Why do you tell stories?

I tell stories because of the incredible truths that are buried in their layers. It’s not so much that I strive to teach these truths to other people as much as I want to untangle …

Character Spotlight: Jennifer A. Davids’ John & Penelope

Delighted to introduce you to Jennifer A. Davids and her latest characters, Dr John Turner & Miss Penelope Howard. This is Jen’s first feature on the blog and I hope there are many more in the future. Enjoy getting to know this young doctor and the fair Penelope!

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John Turner & Penelope Howard

Physical Stats

Dr. John Turner is 6’1” with brown hair and cinnamon brown eyes. He has a suspicious resemblance to a certain time traveler with a blue police box who is known to some as John Smith and others as David Tennant. He usually satisfied with …

Instagram & Me!

Hey reading friends,

As you can guess, I’ve been a little bit lax in getting posts up regularly these past weeks. A combination of busyness, work, family, and the loss of a dear friend and my oldest friend’s mother, both to cancer. Life is tough, isn’t it? I love that reading brings me joy and light, even in the darkest times, as does blogging when I can make the time. Hopefully, things will be back on track next week!

In the meantime, a quick post about Instagram. At the nudging of my fabulous author friend, Dorothy, I joined Instagram …